Mazda is recalling nearly 80,000 cars and SUVs, some for a second time, to replace dangerous Takata air bag inflators.

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The recall covers front passenger inflators on certain 2007 through 2009 and 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda 6 vehicles. The recalls vary by state and age of the vehicles.

Takata inflators can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers. As many as 19 people have been killed and more than 180 hurt due to the problem.

The recall supersedes one issued in January that temporarily replaced older Takata inflators with the same parts. Ammonium nitrate used in the inflators can deteriorate over time. The company says newer inflators are safer. In the latest recall, dealers will install permanent replacement inflators that don't use ammonium nitrate.

FedEx and Samsung determined that some of the recalled batteries were counterfeit and could lead to overheating. The batteries are non-OEM, which means they were not supplied as original equipment by Samsung.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery and power down their smartphone.

FedEx Supply Chain can be reached at 800-338-0163 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.exchangemybattery.com.

BRIO baby rattles

BRIO is recalling its soft hammer baby rattle toys. They have a wooden handle with a white plastic teething ring at one end and a red, yellow, white and green hammer head at the other end. BRIO is stamped on the hammer head. The rattle is about 5 inches long.

The company has received seven reports of the wooden ring cracking. No injuries have been reported.

The toys were sold for $13 at Home Goods, Kidding Around, Nordstrom and other specialty toy and mass retailer stores nationwide. They were also available online at Amazon.com, from March 2015 through June 2017.

Consumers should stop using the recalled baby rattles and contact BRIO for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a replacement product of similar value.

Green Raisins

Illinois-based United Trading Inc. is recalling its 7 ounce and 14 ounce packages of Gazab Green Raisins because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the raisins.

The products were distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Florida, Michigan and Texas.

The raisins are packed in 7 ounce and 14 ounce clear packages with a printed red out line, brand named “Gazab," with UPC codes 841970015218 and 841970015225. No illnesses have been reported.